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British Mako Shark CapturesDavid Turner has compiled a listing of what he thinks may be the complete list of mako shark captures in Britain which has recently been updated since we published it the first time, thanks to additional information being sent to David through the site.Read more...

Chris Yates "Nightwalk" helps AH againOnce again, our Trustee chris yates has helped Angling Heritage. With the launch of the deluxe leather version of Nightwalk illustrated by his son, Will, Chris and Sandy organised a more intimate signing in Salisbury to meet the purchasers of the special edition.Read more...

Angling Heritage at Torrington MuseumA new home has been found for Torrington Museum right in the middle of Torrington, and contracts were signed at the end of last year. This will give Angling heritage a new home after being house in River Reads for the last couple of years.Read more...

Recollections V with Dave Steuart and Bob ChurchThe fifth instalment of the Recollections' series features two angling greats; Bob Church and Dave Steuart. Both great all-rounders, Bob is best known as a world champion fly fisherman and Dave for countless magazine articles and writing one of the first carp books. The interviewer is Pete Reading, the famous barbel angler. A great gathering of angling intellectuals.Read more...

Pashley's correspondence about the WyeFollowing the purchase of letters at auction, River Reads has donated scans of the letters of R Pashley, often referred to as the Wye Wizard for his phenomenal catches of salmon. You won't believe the quantities so read on.Read more...

River Wye Exhibition - Hereford MuseumHereford Museum is running an exhibition on the River Wye following the return of Major Booth's 37lb pike. Angling Heritage is happy to be involved in supporting this fascinating project. Read on for more details.Read more...

Blind FishingWhilst most of us worry about which fly to use, Col. Sir Michael Ansell decided to take up fishing after losing his sight in WWII - and became an accomplished salmon angler.Read more...

River Monsters Book SigningWe were delighted that, on 3rd December 2011 Jeremy Wade, supported by River Reads bookshop, organised a book signing at the shop. £1 from every signature was donated to Angling Heritage together with proceeds from a screening of an episode of River Monsters at the Plough Arts Centre in Torrington.Read more...

Rods on DisplayAngling Heritage have been loaned or donated some highly historical rods. As the Torrington Museum is now in transit from the Town Hall (due to dry rot) to its new base, we decided to make a display of the rods available for all to see in River Reads bookshop in Torrington, Devon. No purchase is required, just go and have a look, and enjoy seeing the display together with a host of other ephemera.Read more...

The Making of a CatalogueWe have been fortunate to be contacted by Stephen Morris, a Graphic Designer who worked with the tackle trade for many years. He wondered if we would be interested in the range of catalogues that his agency had been heavily involved in producing, together with a selection of 'mock ups' for early catalogues.

River Reads purchased the items which proved to be a fascinating part of angling history, so we asked Steven if he would be kind enough to write a short article on his career for our Angling Heritage website.Read more...

Pioneers of Winter Carp FishingWhilst most people remember Walker, Taylor and the Carp Catchers Club, few know of the next generation who built on the foundations to make carp fishing what it is today. Men such as Gerry Savage and Fred Wilton who pioneered winter carp fishing.Read more...